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Run-Flat Tires

Run-Flat Tires
Posted July 20 2009 01:43 PM by agelinas

 Like everything else in the world, Run-Flat tires have both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is implied in the name: if you get a tire puncture the vehicle will remain stable giving you the time you need to...

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 6: Technical Update
21589595 Posted July 5 2009 11:21 AM by dougn

While I wait for my new 2010 GT3 to arrive (only about 3 weeks to go now!), I have been scouring the web for more detailed technical information regarding all aspects of the car. 

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 5: The End Game
18931290 Posted June 1 2009 11:56 AM by dougn

Well, the plan was set, and I was in a rather pleasant holding pattern. .....

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TDI Tech

turbo diesel
Posted May 28 2009 08:10 PM by Pathos

 I'm just curious, has anyone bought any of the new turbo diesels out there? stuff like VW's TDI and BMW's D line cars.

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 4: Taking the BIG step up !
16052051 Posted May 6 2009 06:44 AM by dougn

Once you have made the decision to sell your car, and you make it safely through to the other side, it’s time to begin the project car cycle all over again.

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 3: Selling your (P)Ride
17389618 Posted April 8 2009 06:42 AM by dougn

We all, at one time or another, decide that it is time to move on and sell our beloved sports car. “Out the old, and in with the new”, as they say. This “old” car has been fun, rewarding, and driven you through...

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eau de Volkswagen: Driven MKI GTI

eau de Volkswagen
17235313 Posted April 1 2009 10:31 PM by agelinas

On a recent trip to drive the new MKVI GTI, I also had the opportunity to drive the 1981 MKI GTI – the OG GTI -the one that started it all. As soon as I opened the door was instantly struck by the smell…not a foul smell...

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 2: Project Car Projects
17071423 Posted March 15 2009 11:33 AM by dougn

  To begin, or not to begin, that is the BIG question....  

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mito vs. smart

mito vs. smart
15265304 Posted March 13 2009 12:02 PM by Pathos

      During the brief time gas spiked to five buck a gallon, the US opened its collective eyes.

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No Compromise

Why Lamborghinis are my favorite cars in the world
17040808 Posted March 10 2009 02:40 PM by kfunke

So I was sitting here the other day on Yahoo! News, reading about all the amorous intrigue surrounding the latest season of The Bachelor, when a news release popped up in my e-mail inbox from the Lamborghini Press...

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Progression of an automotive enthusiast

Part 1: The dilemma
17025796 Posted February 25 2009 08:16 AM by dougn

The past few months I’ve been doing some very serious thinking about my lifetime of car experiences. Ownership ups and downs, my usual modus operandi, the trends and marques I’ve followed, and ultimately what I really...

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Feels like raindrops

wet weather driving
Posted February 6 2009 11:53 AM by kfunke

It’s raining across Southern California. There’s a saying here that when it rains in L.A., everyone starts driving faster. And people out here drive fast as hell even when it’s completely dry.

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The Polo is coming

Opinion
17300838 Posted January 22 2009 03:23 PM by dougn

With gas prices back in check, VW North America just announced their intention to bring the VW Polo across the pond to us.......

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The best holiday present ever

Holiday presents
Posted January 15 2009 04:02 PM by kfunke

With the holidays behind us--according to news reports, one of the slowest holiday shopping seasons in history--I've been reflecting on some of the TV advertising I saw during my much needed vacation time.

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